Killing Time
Unveiling Sacrifice: No Use for a Name's Powerful Reflection on War
Lyrics
Not Knowing what he had got into, only following the sheep
Expressing uncertainty and ignorance about the situation, blindly following others.
The message sent for his deployment at only twenty-three
Receiving notification of deployment at a young age (23 years old).
Promised to be there for a short time
A promise of a short duration in the military service.
His mother looks at photos
The mother looks at pictures, possibly reminiscing or cherishing memories.
Passed down from a family tradition;
Referencing a family tradition of military service.
Her head lies on her lap...
The mother is emotionally distressed, symbolized by her head lying on her lap.
I'll never be sure exactly what it means
Expressing uncertainty about the true meaning of serving in the military.
To serve and protect us from "enemies"
Questioning the purpose of serving and protecting against perceived "enemies."
They make sure we're scared
Suggesting that fear is deliberately instilled in people by those in power.
To justify this ugly, bloody mess
Justifying the violence and chaos of war to manipulate public perception.
It's less than your pride, it's suicide at best
Highlighting the sacrifice of one's life as less valuable than pride.
The waiting fills her with delusion and memories gone by
The anticipation of the mother is filled with illusions and memories.
"How could I give life to my baby and then let him go die?"
The mother questions the decision to bring life into the world only to see it lost in war.
But with this joke administration where no one is exempt
Criticizing the government (administration) using humor and emphasizing exemption.
It's not your fault and never will be.
Assuring the mother that it's not her fault that her son is in this situation.
Don't hold love in contempt...
Encouraging the mother not to blame love for her son's situation.
I feel like I'm lost, drowning out at sea
Feeling lost and overwhelmed, using the metaphor of drowning at sea.
Surrounded by space with no regard for sympathy
Being surrounded by vast emptiness without sympathy or understanding.
She sees the parade of victory and war that wasn't won
Observing a parade symbolizing victory and the unachieved goals of war.
"I'm not coming home." "He's my only son."
Quoting the words "I'm not coming home" and the mother's realization that he is her only son.
If an angel earns its wings every time somebody dies
Reflecting on the idea that angels earn their wings with each death, alluding to a somber atmosphere.
Then today's the angels black out the blue sky
Suggesting a dark and tragic day, possibly related to the death of the person mentioned.
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